Coordinated efforts to improve the delivery of health care in Hispanic and African American communities. Developed health promotional and educational programs to address the needs in these communities. Coordinated Cultural Competency Conference in conjunction with the University of Kentucky to address statewide health disparities.
Internal Policy Analyst, KY Children's Health Insurance Program, Frankfort, KY, 1999-2000 Collected and analyzed financial and statistical data for the program. Assisted in the development of policy and regulations. Prepared written documentation for state and federal guidelines.
Consultant, JOY Consulting, Auburn Hills, MI-Lexington, KY, 1997-2014
Assisted small businesses and non-profit organizations with the development of new programs and services. Identified existing problems and solutions for funding resources. Provided training for leadership and organizational development. Worked collaboratively to train Department of Community Based Service staff and supervisors to effectively address services to families in the foster care system.
MEMBERSHIPS, PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS
Vice-Chair, At-Large Member, Community Advisory Committee, Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky (Chair-Ad Hoc Strategic Planning, Governance Review, Nominating, Executive Director Search and Program Overview Committees) Editorial Board Member, Gavin Journal of Food and Nutritional Science Member, American Public Health Association Member, Kentucky Association of Extension Professionals/Extension Program Team Leaders Reviewer, Journal of Humans Sciences and Extension JHSE Reviewer, American Public Health, Public Health Education and Health Promotion Program Member, Delta Omega Honor Society in Public Health, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY Member, Health Equity Network, Lexington, KY Member, Race, Community and Child Welfare Coalition Member, Health Literacy Coalition Member, Kentucky Academy of Science Member, Advisory Board, KSU Promising Center for Youth Excellence Evaluator, Critical Language Scholarship Program, United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Vice Chair/Secretary, Budget and Academic Support Committee, KSU Faculty Senate, Frankfort, KY Planning Committee Member, Tri-State Diversity Conference, Hebron, KY Certified Bridges Out of Poverty Trainer, Aha Process Incorporated, Albuquerque, NM Certified Cultural Competency Trainer, The Cross Cultural Health Care Program, Seattle, WA Certified Guidelines for Adolescent Preventive Services Trainer, American Medical Association, Chicago, IL Certified HIV/AIDS Testing Counselor, State of Michigan, State of Kentucky
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